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Author: Sophie Casey

Cambodia Laos South East Asia Thailand VietnamFebruary 24, 2020February 24, 2020

Everything you need to know about the Mekong River

Everything you need to know about the Mekong River

Most travellers visiting South East Asia will come across the Mekong River at some stage as it runs through Myanmar, (Burma), Thailand, Laos, Cambodia & Vietnam.  The mighty Mekong really is of major importance to all these countries. As follows is everything you need to …

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LaosFebruary 24, 2020February 24, 2020

Official Guide to Vientiane, Laos

Guide to Vientiane

In simple terms;  By far the sleepiest capital city in Asia & possibly the world.   Chill out & drink Beerlao.  Here is our official guide to Vientiane, Laos. History of Vientiane From Lonely Planet; The history of Vientiane began when it was first settled …

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VietnamFebruary 24, 2020February 24, 2020

Official Guide to Hanoi, Vietnam

Guide to Hanoi

Hanoi is all about a full-on big Asian city experience like no other.  With a continual sea of motorbikes in the Old Quarter, you will be astounded by it all if a first time visitor.  No other place on earth like it.   Here is the …

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ThailandFebruary 24, 2020February 24, 2020

Official Guide to Bangkok

Guide to Bangkok

Bangkok is one of the world’s truly amazing cities. What’s not to like about being in Bangkok? There are very few regular travellers who have never been to Bangkok.  As someone once said, “Only the dullest of people ever get bored in the capital of …

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Solo at 60 South East AsiaFebruary 21, 2020January 30, 2020

How to Travel Solo as a 60-Year-Old Female

How to Travel Solo as a 60-Year-Old Woman

Female solo travel is growing all the time and with all the information you need available on the internet, why not?  You can either just pack your bags and turn up or do it the even easier way with an organised group tour.  Or a …

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Solo at 60 South East AsiaFebruary 14, 2020January 30, 2020

Tips for Travelling Alone Over 60

Tips for Travelling Alone Over 60

There is no reason to worry about travelling alone over 60 and even less so if on an organised tour.  Once you do it you will wonder why you waited so long. You will then most probably prefer it in the future also.  Follow these …

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Solo at 60February 7, 2020January 30, 2020

Solo Travel Statistics and Trends 2020

Solo Travel Statistics and Trends 2020

People have travelled solo since travel began. Over recent years it has only increased due to accessibility; flights have never been more affordable and of course, the internet, having all the information you need. Solo travel in 2020 will only see an increase in the …

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Solo at 60February 1, 2020January 30, 2020

4 Reasons You Need to Travel Solo Over 60

Reasons to Travel Solo Over 60

There are a number of reasons why you should travel solo over 60 or at any age.  The only reason for stopping people over 60 travelling solo is their mindset or health.  If you want to travel at this age you will have far more …

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VietnamJanuary 28, 2020January 30, 2020

Is Vietnam a Poor or a Rich Country?

Is Vietnam a poor or rich country-

The question “is Vietnam a poor or a rich country?” is a complex one depending on who you compare it to… It is a very developing country. Poverty has dropped from as high as 71% of the population to 6% in the last 30 years.  …

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VietnamJanuary 21, 2020January 30, 2020

Is Vietnam Safe for Tourists?

Is Vietnam safe for tourists-

“Is Vietnam safe for tourists?” is an often asked question as it is for most foreign countries to some degree… Everyone wants to feel safe when they travel.  But is anywhere less or more dangerous than anywhere else. Crime and accidents happen everywhere. Just in …

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VietnamJanuary 14, 2020January 30, 2020

The Best Time of the Year to Visit Vietnam

The best time of the year to visit Vietnam

We think it’s better to ask “what is the worst time” rather than “what is the best time of year to visit Vietnam?”, as then it comes down to two topics only: cultural holidays and the weather. TET The Chinese new year known as TET …

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VietnamJanuary 7, 2020January 30, 2020

What is Vietnam known for?

What is Vietnam known for-

To fully answer the question ‘what is Vietnam known for?’ would need far more time and space than we have here…. So many things from the recent bad old days of wars to the current tourist attractions that are as good as anywhere on earth… …

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Cambodia Laos Malaysia South East Asia Thailand VietnamDecember 21, 2019January 30, 2020

The Best Places to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in South East Asia

The Best Places to Celebrate New Year's Eve in South East Asia

Looking for the best places to celebrate New Year’s Eve in South East Asia? There are probably no bad places depending on what you want.  From full-on party places to beaches, to cool mountain retreats to far-flung off the beaten track destinations to avoid much …

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ThailandDecember 14, 2019January 30, 2020

Do Thai People Celebrate Christmas?

Do Thai People Celebrate Christmas

Do Thai’s celebrate Christmas?  As most Thai’s are Buddhist most do not celebrate it as such, but the smaller Christian community most certainly do! Thai’s being Thai also means that no matter what their beliefs are they will always join in a party.  So you …

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ThailandDecember 7, 2019January 30, 2020

The Best Places to Spend Christmas in Thailand

The Best Places to Spend Christmas in Thailand

Unlike new years eve in Thailand, Christmas is far more sedate.   Being a majority Buddhist country it is not widely celebrated at all. There are still numerous choices though on the best places to spend Christmas in Thailand. Although always remember that it is …

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Cambodia Laos Malaysia South East Asia Thailand VietnamDecember 1, 2019January 30, 2020

Christmas & Religion in South East Asia

Christmas Religion South East Asia

While the main religion in the region is not Christian, Christmas is still celebrated to some extent in most places in South East Asia.  With all the tourists you won’t have much trouble finding a Christmas dinner or celebration of some kind; just in a …

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VietnamNovember 1, 2019November 1, 2019

Everything you need to know about Nha Trang Islands

Everything you need to know about Nha Trang Islands

A boat trip off Nha Trang is the most relaxing and interesting way to explore the nearby Nha Trang islands of Vietnam.  The must-do for most visitors. Nha Trang is the beach and island capital, (71), of Vietnam for locals and tourists alike. The long …

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ThailandOctober 25, 2019October 25, 2019

Loi Krathong: Thai Festival of Lights 101

Loi Krathong - Thai Festival of Lights 101

Thailand has numerous festivals, both national and regional.   The biggest and most famous of them all is the Loi Krathong festival which is celebrated countrywide on the night of the full moon in November. It has an amazing feeling of community spirit when Thais …

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LaosOctober 24, 2019October 24, 2019

8 Top Things To Do In Luang Prabang

8 top things to do in luang prabang

While there are many things to do in Luang Prabang per se, just being there is the best part. One of the great highlights of South East Asia,  it has an aura of its own. Historic temples and other buildings now blend in with the …

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CambodiaOctober 22, 2019October 7, 2019

History of Angkor Wat (1113 – 1150)

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The fact that you can still see the history of Angkor Wat today as it was in the glory days of the ANGKOR empire shows in itself that is up there with any of the great historical sites on earth… While visiting Cambodia you will …

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VietnamOctober 15, 2019October 9, 2019

History of Hoi An, Vietnam

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Meaning of Hoi An: Peaceful meeting place Hoi An Ancient Town is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Its buildings and street plan reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign, that have combined …

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VietnamOctober 9, 2019October 14, 2019

History of Halong Bay

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HA means to descend or land; LONG means Dragon. Halong Bay has been UNESCO World Natural Heritage listed since 1994. Words alone cannot describe one of the most uniquely beautiful places on earth.  A fairly long history has Halong Bay as it was created around …

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CambodiaOctober 2, 2019October 7, 2019

History of Khmer Rouge (1975 to 1979)

History of Indochina - Families fleeing Cambodia April 1975

Unlike the history of the Angkor Wat kingdom which survived for centuries, the history of Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge reign of terror only lasted a few years… They firstly built up in the 1960s in the jungle during the American War in Vietnam. …

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MalaysiaSeptember 9, 2019September 9, 2019

The Best Time of Year to Visit Malaysia

Tour 15 - Experience Malaysia

If you mean the best time to visit Malaysia weather-wise on a Baktrax tour then only one word needed; ANYTIME. If you mean for a safe, friendly and relaxed holiday and a real cultural experience along with some of the best food on earth at …

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MalaysiaAugust 29, 2019September 5, 2019

Why You Need to Visit Malaysia

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Of all the 5 Baktrax countries Malaysia is our favourite overall. Cambodia is growing on us for totally different reasons but Malaysia is still on top for now, and here are a few reasons you need to visit… Why Malaysia? Do you want the most …

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LaosAugust 21, 2019August 21, 2019

Laos Travel Guide

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Travel in Laos is only for those with patience and a laid back attitude. For those people, the rewards are as good as it gets. Heritage-listed Luang Prabang is a world-class travel destination alone.  Here is a guide to a well thought out route you …

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Cambodia Laos VietnamAugust 19, 2019August 29, 2019

The History of Indochina

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The words Indochina, or separately named Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia still throw fear into many people today. So before we go into the regions brief history, its current history is of being one of the safest & friendliest places for tourists on the planet as …

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VietnamAugust 10, 2019August 29, 2019

The Best Time of Year to Visit Vietnam

There is no real bad time to visit Vietnam other than during TET, (Tết Nguyên Đán – Vietnamese Lunar New Year) when millions of locals travel. Only good, better and the best times to visit Vietnam. We are, of course, talking weather for the most …

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